as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
all of the silverware was kept in the sideboard
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Recent Examples of sideboard
The sunny West Elm sideboard and Ligne Roset chair enliven an otherwise neutral room without overpowering the space.
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Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Expect some wrangling over who gets to buy the Jean Prouvé aluminum sideboard at the Laffanour booth.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
This Wayfair-Verified design checks all the boxes, concealing an unsightly litter pan inside a piece of furniture that looks more like a chic sideboard than pet gear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Skip the bulky sideboard in favor of a slim console, and hang a mirror to double the sense of space (and candlelight).
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Expect some wrangling over who gets to buy the Jean Prouvé aluminum sideboard at the Laffanour booth.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
This Wayfair-Verified design checks all the boxes, concealing an unsightly litter pan inside a piece of furniture that looks more like a chic sideboard than pet gear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Skip the bulky sideboard in favor of a slim console, and hang a mirror to double the sense of space (and candlelight).
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideboard
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The adjacent staircase creates lots of opportunities for storage here, with multiple drawers, a cupboard, and a pull-out pantry built into the wall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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That’s why the team is willing to open its full cupboard of assets, Adebayo aside.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Becerra, a former Biden administration cabinet secretary, received nearly 28% of the vote followed by Hilton, a former Fox News host, receiving close to 25%, according to AP.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Coming down from the peak of the AIDS crisis, LGBTQ+ community members were fearful of coming out of the closet through the 1990s due to the ongoing stigma facing homosexuality.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace is one of those timeless, everyday pieces that works with almost anything in your closet.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Check into a Bleu King and count the signature bowtie design motif on just about everything, albeit subtle, from dresser pulls to coat hooks.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
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“Sideboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideboard. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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